Movies

Lady Gaga enlivens 'House of Gucci' movie but it trips on the runway

The script can't figure out what story to tell, the screenplay is boring and the movie begs to be trimmed.

Halle Berry packs a one-two punch as writer, director of 'Bruised'

November 24

Halle Berry as Jackie Justice in “Bruised.”

Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.

Jason Isbell talks vaccines, Scorsese, John Prine and the wildest year of his music career

November 28

Jason Isbell headlined the Basilica Block Party in 2018, about 17 years after he first came to Minneapolis as a member of the Drive-by Truckers.

The celebrated Americana songwriter returns to the Armory after enforcing strict COVID protocols (and taking a lot of heat for it).

TV & Media

November 25

“The Beatles: Get Back” on Disney Plus features the band’s famous rooftop concert in London.

'The Beatles: Get Back' is a long and winding treat for music lovers

Review: The nearly eight-hour documentary includes enthralling footage with the tiniest details.

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November 23

Steven Yeun and Richard Jenkins are among “The Humans” experiencing an unsettling Thanksgiving in the movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning p

'The Humans' serves up a turkey dinner with a side of dread

In this family drama, transferred from stage to screen, a Thanksgiving gathering takes a terrifying turn.

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November 23

Set in the lush jungles of Colombia, “Encanto” features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

'Encanto' completes Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2021 musical hat trick

The Colombia-set fable boasts snappy songs and a dandy heroine.

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November 23

Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman play an uncle and nephew getting to know each other in “C’mon C’mon.”

'C'mon C'mon' finds Joaquin Phoenix pivoting from 'Joker' to his sweet side

The Oscar winner plays a man getting to know his nephew in this comedy/drama.

Movies

November 19

Denzel Washington stars in Joel Coen’s upcoming “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”

For these 7 great movies, it's all there in black and white

With four black-and-white movies in multiplexes, color is beginning to seem like it's so 2020.

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November 18

Will Smith stars as dad/coach Richard Williams in “King Richard.”

In 'King Richard,' Will Smith reigns as dad and coach behind Venus and Serena Williams

There are reasons to be skeptical that we're getting the whole picture here, but as a tribute to the dad who was their first and best coach, "King Richard" is inspiring and entertaining.

TV & Media

November 17

The new documentary, “Jagged,” about Alanis Morissette debuts on Thursday.

Why you ought to watch Alanis Morissette documentary 'Jagged'

Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.

Movies

November 11

Jude Hill plays a character based on writer/director Kenneth Branagh in his Irish-set comedy/drama “Belfast.”

Irish eyes smile in 'Belfast,' a nostalgic film based on Kenneth Branagh's childhood

The comedy/drama looks at Northern Ireland's "Troubles" from a child's point of view.

TV & Media

November 10

In a new Showtime documentary, Kevin Garnett revisits what went wrong in Minnesota

Plus, more of what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.

Movies

November 9

Ruth Negga, left, and Tessa Thompson play Black women, one of whom “passes” for white, in the 1920s-set “Passing.”

'Passing' is provocative and one of the year's best movies

Rebecca Hall's compelling drama delves into race and identity.

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November 8

The Free Blockbuster video sharing box outside of Heroic Goods and Games in Minneapolis.

Dust off the VCR: Free video lending libraries hit the Twin Cities

Lending boxes called Free Blockbuster are sprouting up in the Twin Cities for people to share DVDs, VHS tapes and nostalgic movie nights.

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November 4

An enormous cast of superheroes fights for attention in “The Eternals.”

'Eternals' is not one for the ages although Chloe Zhao freshens the Marvel formula

It features a large ensemble of new characters and hops between continents and across centuries.

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November 4

Kristen Stewart is earning early Oscar buzz for playing Princess Diana in “Spencer.”

In 'Spencer,' a messy but moving portrait of Princess Diana, Kristen Stewart inhabits the title role

Review: The actor channels Diana's paranoia, sadness, joy and love in the new biopic.

TV & Media

November 3

Idris Elba (in stripes) is the meanest varmint in “The Harder They Fall.”

'The Harder They Fall' is a bloody good western

Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.

Variety

October 28

Jeremy T. Thomas, left, and Keri Russell in a scene from “Antlers.”

Dark and dreary 'Antlers' is a slow burn and fails to ignite

Review: It's Scott Cooper's first horror movie, and is dark, dreary and a downer.

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October 28

Elisabeth Moss, Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton and Fisher Stevens are part of the all-star cast of “The French Dispatch.”

Wes Anderson's 'French Dispatch' is amusing, and very Anderson-y

The comedic fantasy features three short movies with a French twist.

TV & Media

October 27

The Scooby-Doo gang reunites for a TV special with no bite

Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend

Local

October 26

Assistant director who handed gun to Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting had Minnesota ties

Dave Halls worked on several locally made films.

Movies

October 26

John Waters thinks Lizzo should play Divine on screen

The filmmaker returns to Minneapolis with his two-day one-man show.

Variety

October 26

Ezra Miller will play more than one “Flash.”

Highlights from DC Comics online convention

DC FanDome, the DC Comics/Warner Bros. online convention, streamed Oct. 16. It was 3 ½ hours of TV and movie stars, trailers, announcements and more —…

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